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Start your St Lucia road trip at Vieux Fort Airport with a cheap rental car. Cruise around this Caribbean island in style, visiting stunning beaches and learning about the local culture.
Vieux Fort is St. Lucia’s second largest town located on the southern tip of the island. Most travellers head straight to the west coast where most of the attractions are based.
The gorgeous island beaches offer a healthy combination of relaxing scenery and adrenaline-inducing watersports. If you’re there on a weekend, stop by the market to check out local produce and the biggest fish market on the island. You must also visit Maria Islands Nature Reserve for the chance to see nesting leatherback turtles.
Continue your travels by driving across St. Lucia to Castries, Gros Islet, Rodney Bay and Pigeon Island.
Hiring a cheap Vieux Fort rental car with Airport Rentals
Pre-book your rental car with Airport Rentals for great savings and a simple booking process. Our site allows you to compare multiple rental brands all in one spot. Simply type in your travel dates to generate a list of available vehicles from Hewanorra International Airport and use the handy preference filters to narrow your search down to the ideal make and model.
After selecting your holiday wheels, complete your booking on our secure site to receive awesome benefits such as theft protection and breakdown assistance. If you have any questions during the process, our customer service team is available to help at any hour of the day.
Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)
Hewanorra International Airport is the main airport on St. Lucia island, processing roughly 500,000 passengers annually. It offers basic services such as dining options, duty-free shopping and free WiFi.
Head to the arrivals area to locate your rental car counter and collect your keys. Picking up a car hire from a downtown Vieux Fort depot? Hail a taxi for the short ride to town.
Guide to driving a rental car in Vieux Fort
Use our driving guide for tips, directions and parking instructions in Vieux Fort.
Driving from Hewanorra International Airport to Vieux Fort
Hewanorra International Airport is just a five-minute drive north of Vieux Fort. Castries, the capital city, is an hour’s drive away.
Driving tips for your Vieux Fort rental car
Make sure to get a driving permit from your car rental office if you are using a driver’s license from your home country. If you have an International driver’s license, a permit is not needed.
St. Lucia rental car driving tips
● Traffic moves on the left-side of the road.
● Seatbelts must be worn by all passengers.
● Roads in Vieux Fort tend to be narrow with many alleyway shortcuts.
● Slow down on the winding mountain roads, especially if you’re driving at night.
● In the rare case of a vehicle break down, read our tips on what to do in the situation.
Parking options at the airport and downtown Vieux Fort
Hewanorra International Airport has 100 parking spaces available. There is no charge for parking and long-term parking can be arranged if you call the airport manager.
On-street parking can be found in Vieux Fort, but make sure to avoid ‘No Parking’ zones. Always lock the rental car and do not leave valuables inside. Many accommodation providers offer guest parking and most popular tourist attractions include parking lots.
